I always liked the way the trilogy of the child/dog/cat worked here. The gag was originally just between the boy and the cat, but a cat drinking out of a toilet didn't resonate as well. I added a dog and it all fell into place.

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#17: 2000

Back in 2000, both Windows and Books for Dummies were fresh, and this idea seemed like it was just begging to be drawn. It still works today, but I have so many cartoons that don't (I won't be posting those).

Dog cartoons are really fun to draw. And, I think most cartoonists get off on being able to get across a gag with no caption or word balloons. I know I do. It's a major bonus if the cartoon comes close to crossing a line.